Talking to Kids about Racism and Violence
The Child Mind Institute is a leading organization in child and adolescent psychology support and research. This article provides a timely resource for parents about talking to your child about racism and violence. There are seven guidelines to follow when you have these conversations:
1. Validate their feelings
2. Talk about it, even with young children
3. Be clear, direct, and factual
4. Encourage questions and it's ok if you don't know the answer
5. Be calm and acknowledge your own emotions
6. Rely on your support system of other parents and educators at school
7. Keep the conversation open
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1. Validate their feelings
2. Talk about it, even with young children
3. Be clear, direct, and factual
4. Encourage questions and it's ok if you don't know the answer
5. Be calm and acknowledge your own emotions
6. Rely on your support system of other parents and educators at school
7. Keep the conversation open
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Saint Edward's School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin, or marital status to all rights, priveleges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School, and does not discriminate on these bases – including traits associated with race such as protective hairstyles – in the administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, or other School programs, in accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute §1002.421.
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